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Faced with a future that presents itself as non-negotiable, the temptation is to turn towards the past.
When Harry Potter discovers the Mirror of Erised in The…
Alex Papadovassilakis argues that cities must put communities’ participation at the centre of public-private partnerships.
In October, during the third UN-Habitat Conference…
What makes for and where are the most civic-minded citizens?
If you live in Myanmar you are much more likely to give money to charity than if you live in China.
That’s…
Why gender justice is crucial for achieving India’s climate targets.
With India, the European Union, and other major economies ratifying the Paris climate change agreement,…
To create a fairer society, Francesco Maria Morettini calls for public discussions over how certain types of behavior associated with dominance and power create inequalities…
On Sovereignty and Other Political Delusions by Joan Cocks. 2014. Bloomsbury Academic. 9781780933542
Joan Cocks’ book is a welcome contribution to studies seeking to…
As debates over globalisation continue in the global North, the World Bank’s new measure of poverty suggests that there have been a significant number of winners.
As we…
A military-led response to violent movements such as ISIS and al-Qaida misses the wider global forces that are triggering their rise.
The long-awaited military assault on ISIS in…
Introducing the Sidekick Manifesto for development and aid practitioners….. will you sign it?
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Community-led provision of homes can counteract the increasing commodification of housing. It offers a solution to our crisis but requires a global perspective to understand, link…